As one of many organizations geared toward students of color on campus, the Pan-African Student Alliance (P-ASA) naturally plays a pivotal role in representing the interests of the campus minority. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has made that responsibility difficult, the leadership is working hard to ensure that their presence is truly felt this semester compared to last. …
As we near the crux of this semester, ensuring safety in our community is of the utmost importance. While the college has maintained a steady stream of information on resources and services available to students that have helped to keep COVID-19 cases relatively low throughout the semester, the recent rise in cases across the country…
The election is only a day away. While there are many things at stake in this election cycle—from COVID-19 to race to income inequality and numerous others—there is one important factor that will play a large role in how people cast their vote, how many people vote, and who they vote for: information. The flow of information through…
As we continue to combat COVID-19, it is now more important than ever that students across the nation are aware of the healthcare and treatment options available to them. Millsaps students are no different as the college has documented 33 student cases and placed a number of students under quarantine; this makes an understanding of…
Dear Millsaps Community: With the support of the Millsaps College Board of Trustees, I requested the removal of the Civil War-era cannon located in front of the Gertrude C. Ford Academic Complex. This work has now been completed.This cannon is not a Confederate war trophy—it was actually used by a Federal Division of New York…
This article was crafted from an interview with President Pearigen on July 15, 2020. Therefore, it does not reflect the information from the virtual town hall meetings conducted on July 27-30. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, Millsaps College shifted to remote learning for the remainder of the 2020 spring semester. Through several emails, virtual meetings, and…
In the midst of a pandemic, recruitment is one event that has lessened its importance to avoid exposure. The Panhellenic sororities and IFC fraternities have chosen to proceed as usual with precautions in place to avoid the spread. Safety must be the first priority for fall recruitment.Sororities have chosen to adapt by creating three alternate…
On July 6, 2020, Beth Clarke, the former senior executive director of admissions strategy and counseling at Sweet Briar College, was officially appointed as the new vice president of enrollment at Millsaps. With over a decade of experience in the field of higher education and admissions, Clarke is set to play a central role in…
With the Covid-19 pandemic highlighting previously unnoticed aspects of day-to-day life, a look at the campus’ Facilities department and its operations becomes worth exploring. The Facilities department functions not only to lead large renovation and construction projects such as the Christian Center and the Visual Arts Center – both of which debuted this past year…
As we move closer and closer to the start of the Fall 2020 semester, it is incredibly important for both new and returning students to know exactly what to expect when they set foot on campus. Though students already know about the changes made to the academic calendar, Dean of Student Life Demitrius Brown provided…